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Dew point Punto del roco

To roll out Implementar The government plans to roll out a series of tax cuts over the next fewyears
Trade Oficio He's a carpenter by trade
Cowboys Chapuzas Those builders are a bunch of cowboys - they made
a terrible job ofour extension.
A botched job Una chapuza Our landlord redecorated the bedroom, but it was such a botched jobthat
we decided to redo it.
The gist, to get the gist Idea general I think I got (= understood) the gist of what she was saying.
Newsworthy Relevante Nothing newsworthy ever happens around here. It's so boring.
Swarthy Moreno a swarthy face/complexion
To bolster Reforzar, fortalecer More money is needed to bolster the industry
To fend off Ahuyentar a She spent the entire evening fending off unwanted admirers.
To pass on Contagiar It's possible to pass on the virus to others through physical contact.
To stumble
upon/on/across
Come across Workmen stumbled upon the mosaic while digging foundations for a new building.
To throw up To introduce new
problems or ideas
The meeting threw up some interesting ideas.
Hectic Frentico, agitado a hectic schedule
To ponder To take into
consideration
He pondered (on) the suggestion.
To choke Ahogar, asfixiar
The gas choked him
To lick Lamer
The dog licked her hand.
To drip Gotear
His hand was dripping blood.
Overdue Retrasado
The train is overdue